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ALBUQUERQUE, NM – APRIL 2: UFC lightweight champion Jon ‘Bones’ Jones interacts with media during an open training session for fans and media at the Jackson’s Mixed Martial Arts and Fitness on April 2, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Aaron Sweet/Getty Images)
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ALBUQUERQUE, NM – APRIL 2: UFC lightweight champion Jon ‘Bones’ Jones interacts with media during an open training session for fans and media at the Jackson’s Mixed Martial Arts and Fitness on April 2, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Aaron Sweet/Getty Images)
Jon Jones and Khabib Nurmagomedov are inarguably two of the greatest in UFC history. However, it seems like Jones might not consider the undefeated Khabib Nurmagomedov as an equal. ‘Bones’ in a video, called out Nurmagomedov’s fans.
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“I’m talking to all you Khabib fans out there 15 world titles to your guy’s four. And you guys are really talking about who’s the best fighter ever? You guys are joking, right? 15 to 4? Are you guys kidding me?”
Jones insists Nurmagomedov’s fans compare his 15 world titles to Nurmagomedov’s 4 titles and conclude who’s the best fighter. Jones holds the UFC record for most title defenses at light heavyweight and is a legend of the sport.
Meanwhile, Nurmagomedov remained UFC’s undefeated and longest lightweight champion, having held the title for three years. Nurmagomedov now, though, cannot add to his UFC accolades as he retired after defeating Justin Gaethje at UFC 254.
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Meanwhile, Jones plans to come back to UFC and compete in the heavyweight division.
Jon Jones counting on his UFC return
Jon Jones is arguably the greatest fighter in UFC history. He has defeated elite fighters of different generations and is yet to lose a fight decisively.
While there will always be debate about who the greatest UFC fighter is, Jon Jones will certainly always be in the conversation whenever it happens.
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Jon Jones of the United States looks on prior to his UFC Light Heavyweight Title bout against Thiago Santos of Brazil at T-Mobile Arena on July 06, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jones defeated Santos by decision. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
Jon Jones wants to make a comeback to the UFC and win the heavyweight title. Therefore, he constantly takes shots at the fighters of the heavyweight division.
Notably, after Heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou’s win over Ciryl Gane at UFC 270. Jones tweeted his interest in challenging for the heavyweight title.
If this is the Apex of heavyweight fighting, I’m excited about it. Got some more records to break
— BONY (@JonnyBones) January 23, 2022
Unfortunately, Ngannou suffered a Grade 3 MCL tear and is recovering from it. Now, as Ngannou will not be able to compete for some time, there have been speculations that Jones might face Ciryl Gane or Stipe Miocic for the interim title.
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Who do you think Jones will face when he returns? Do you think he is the greatest UFC fighter of all time? Let us know.
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